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OJTA BLOG: Artificial Intelligence - A Game Changer for Just Energy Transition in Africa? by Dr Tamuka Chekero and Professor Noëleen Murray In this opinion piece authored for the Operationalising a Just Transition in Africa (OJTA) programme, our researchers dive deeper into how AI can be a game-changer for Africa’s Just Energy Transition, exploring real-world examples, best practices, and the challenges that lie ahead. |
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BLOG #13: Women, Power, and Land: Agrarian Feminism by Zakes Hlatshwayo In South Africa, the issue of gender equity, both in society and in agrarian relations, is founded on settler colonialism perpetuated through race, class, sexism, and patriarchy, among many other forms of discrimination and exclusion. Zakes Hlatswayo considers the disconnect between policy and the lived experience of women and the LGBTQ+ community in the agricultural sector. |
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BLOG #12: Experiencing Perceived Malaria in Nairobi by Dr Agnetta Nyabundi Dr Agnetta Nyabundi reflects on the phenomenon of perceived malaria in Nairobi, and how the influences of both the urban and rural cultures manifest in the expression of illness experiences. |
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BLOG #11: Whose food system are we advancing? by Dr Frank Tchuwa In this blog, Dr Frank Tchuwa discusses the need to genuinely engage diverse actors in developing a more unified sustainable food system in Africa. The original sotry was posted on the FSNet-Africa website on 20 February 2023. |
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BLOG #10: Zambian Diet: Food Preferences, Options and Decisions by Dr Natasha Mwila In this blog, Dr Natasha Mwila discusses the factors that impact on nutritional diversity and food choice in Malawi. The orginal blog was posted on the FSNet-Africa website on 9 Febriary 2023. |
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BLOG #9: The use of Moringa as an alterantive natural additive for poultry growth by Dr Nobuhle Sharon Lungu FSNet-Africa fellow and animal nutrition researcher, Dr Nobuhle Sharon Lungu, shared her thoughts on the use of Moringa as an alternative, safe additive for poultry growth. The original story was posted on the FSNet-Africa website on 30 November 2022. |
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BLOG #8: Border communities in Nigeria continue to remain unsafe: Are border security forces to blame? by Dr Samuel Okunade This article argues that the large presence of various Nigerian security forces, has in no way, ameliorated the security situation in the border area. However, this anomaly can be addressed if proper monitoring of the border area is carried out by relevant authorities. |
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BLOG #7: Pandemic Stories: Hopes and fears of Zweli Majozi an immigrant farmworker by Zakes Hlatshwayo Zakes Hlatshwayo interviews Zweli Majozi*, looking at the challenges and hardships that comes with being an immigrant worker, and the power imblances that create continued instablity in their lives. |
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BLOG #6: Pandemic Stories: Conversations with Miss Sibongile Mkhize (not her real name). by Zakes Hlatshwayo Covid-19, lockdowns, the loss of income has hurt both famers and farmworkers. Sibongile Mkhize shares her life journey. She talks about being laid off, being responsible for an extended family and the disappointments of failed state social support. |
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BLOG #5: Food Systems Transformation in Africa: Lessons amid a Global Pandemic
by Professor Frans Swanepoel and Dr Melody Mentz-Coetzee
In this blog, the FSNet-Africa team discuss the impact the covid-19 pandemic has had on the global objective of achieving a sustainabile, resilent and fair food system.
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BLOG #4: Aborted "End SARS" protests and its anticipated implications on youth out-migration in Nigeria by Dr Samuel Okunade In this blog, Dr Okunade discusses the impact of the "End SARS" protests in Nigeria on the migration of young Nigerians, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the continued debate on open versus closed borders. |
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BLOG #3: Evidence, narratives and failure to adhere to the Hippocratic oath by Professor Robin Crewe In this blog, Professor Robin Crewe discusses three interventions implemented by the South African government to minimise the effects of Covid-19 in South Africa and the scietific evidence (or lack thereof) that informed the policy interventions. |
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BLOG #2: A time to rise like lions in the battle against Covid-19 by Professor Tinyiko Maluleke This blog entry is a republication of Professor Tinyiko Maluleke's contribution ot News24 on South Africa's early response to the Covid-19 pandemic in March and April 2020. |
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World Food Day Blog #5: Africa’s Agricultural Transformation and the Role of African Higher Education by Professor Thom Jayne In this blog, Professor Thom Jayne discusses the rapidly changing social and agricultural landscape in Africa, and emphasises the need for agricultural higher education institutions to play a transformative role in promoting Africa’s economic transformation. |
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World Food Day Blog #4 Partnerships and Capacity Building for Sustainable Development by Professor Chiekh Mbow In this blog, Prof Cheikh Mbow, Director of Future Africa, discusses the opportunities that exist on the African continent for improving food security. Africa has all the resources to achieve Zero Hunger. Prof Mbow highlights the role of Future Africa in creating a platform for researchers from across the continent to engage in transdisciplinary research that connects research to end-users. |
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World Food Day Blog #3 World Food Day: A Science Communicator's Perspective by Mologadi Makwela In this blog, Mologadi Makwela – Manager: Communication, Marketing, and Engagement at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security chats to FSNet-Africa about the role of science communication in advancing food security and nutrition. Makwela highlights the challenges faced in bridging the gap between research and action. |
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World Food Day Blog #2 African Food Systems: Science and Partnerships for Impact by Prof Lindiwe Sibanda One of the biggest challenges that we face globally, and particularly in Africa, is the challenge to end hunger. As we approach World Food Day on 16 October, it is an important time to reflect on science and partnerships to transform African food systems and tackle the challenge of food security in Africa. We cannot do this without the right partnerships – in particular, science partnerships. |
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World Food Day Blog #1 African Action for Zero Hunger: FSNet-Africa launches World Food Day Campaign by Prof Frans Swanepoel, Prof Claire Quinn and Dr Madzivhandila Ahead of World Food Day on 16 October, UP’s Food Systems Research Network for Africa (FSNet-Africa) will focus on African Action for Zero Hunger over the next 2 weeks. In this first post, the FSNet leaders discuss the FSNet partnership. |
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BLOG #1: Sand Extraction Wreaking Havoc along the Manyame River by Dr Tafadzwa Mushonga Cities around the world are growing. Consequently there is an ever-growing need for housing construction. Sand is a major construction resource, the source of which is embroiled with conflict, and often left damaged beyond repair. While bringing shelter, dignity and security to people, sand extraction is wreaking havoc. |
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